8 killed in Bangladesh slum fire
Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) As many as eight people were killed and many others injured in a fire that engulfed a slum in Bangladesh’s southeastern seaport city Chattogram, some 292 km away from here, on…
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Afghan forces kill 20 militants, overrun Taliban base
Kabul, Feb 17 (IANS) Afghan government forces have killed 20 militants and overrun a Taliban base in Sari Pul province, an official said on Sunday. Confirming the operation, a provincial government spokesman told Xinhua news…
8 Afghan policemen killed in Taliban clash
Kabul, Feb 17 (IANS) At least eight policemen were killed and three injured after the Taliban stormed a security checkpoint in Balkh province, an official said on Sunday. “Taliban attacked a security checkpoint with guns…
US rock band slams Trump for using song
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) American Alternative rockers, R.E.M. has slammed President Donald Trump for retweeting a video clip from his State of the Union address that feature the band’s superhit song, “Everybody Hurts”. The…
Statins can prevent development of neurological disorder: Study
London, Feb 17 (IANS) Besides treating heart disease, cholesterol-lowering drugs statins can also be used to prevent the development of a neurodegenerative disease, finds a study. According to the study by Queen Mary University of…
Nigeria orders re-opening of borders after election postponement
Abuja, Feb 17 (IANS) The Nigerian government has ordered the re-opening of all the nation’s borders following the postponement of the presidential and national assembly elections. The land borders were closed on Thursday to ensure…
Kin of pregnant British-Bangladeshi IS bride plead for her return
London, Feb 16 (IANS) The family of Shamima Begum, the British teenager of Bangladeshi descent who ran away from here in 2015 to become an Islamic State jihadi bride, have urged the UK government to…
India takes national, international players into confidence as it plans retaliation
By Vishav New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) In the aftermath of the terror attack by the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 49 CRPF personnel, the government’s strategy for retaliation seems clear…
New technique to measure blood clot developed
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new technique that allows them to measure blood clotting as well as the formation of free radicals, that leads to the build-up of blood clots, which in…
N Korean official visits Hanoi ahead of Trump-Kim summit
Hanoi, Feb 16 (IANS) A high-ranking North Korean negotiator travelled to Hanoi on Saturday, less than two weeks before the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump. Kim Chang-son, considered…
Women should be offered treatment options for miscarriage: Study
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Though miscarriage is a traumatic experience for both parents, resulting in feelings of loss and grief that in some cases can lead to anxiety and depression, women experiencing miscarriage should be…
5 killed in US factory shooting
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) A man who was terminated from his job fatally shot five people at a factory in the suburbs of the US metropolis of Chicago before being killed by the police, authorities…
All options under study: Imran’s advisor on India’s MFN move
Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Pakistan will consider all available options to retaliate for the Indian governments decision to withdraw the Most Favo-ured Nation (MFN) status, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Advisor on Commerce Razak Dawood has…
Saudi Crown Prince cuts short Pakistan visit
Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan that was scheduled to start on Saturday, has been cut short by a day rescheduled for Sunday-Monday, the Pakistan Foreign Office has…
China, US to continue trade talks in Washington next week: Xi Jinping
Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) Talks aimed at ending the trade war between China and the US made important progress this week, President Xi Jinping told top US trade negotiators on Friday, adding that efforts to…
UN plans to raise $920m for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Geneva, Feb 15 (IANS) The UN refugee agency on Friday said it would raise $920 million in a new plan to aid 900,000 Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. Over half of the solicited money, also…
New bile acid blood test to predict risk of stillbirth
London, Feb 15 (IANS) A simple blood test could be a better way to measure the risk of stillbirth for women with a common liver disorder, say researchers. The findings, published in The Lancet journal,…
Huawei accuses US of creating geopolitical campaign against it
Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) One of Huawei’s three rotating Chairmen accused the US of creating a geopolitical campaign against the Chinese company to persuade other countries not to use its products, the media reported on…
Immersive VR therapy may help kids overcome autism phobias
London, Feb 15 (IANS) Exposing children and adults with autism to immersive virtual reality (VR) can help alleviate their fears and phobias, say researchers. A team from the UK’s Newcastle University developed ‘Blue Room’, a…
Sleep apnoea patients with excess daytime sleepiness at greater CVD risk: Study
New York, Feb 15 (IANS) Adults with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), who experience excessive sleepiness while awake are at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) than those who do not experience such symptoms, says a…